KENYA: Gilad Adresses the Issue of Race in New Tear Jerking Song 'Salama'

In country where most see the ‘Mzungu’ (white man) as untouchable and superior the issue of race has a much different narrative than that of Western countries.

Gilad who took Kenya by storm last year after releasing his first music video ‘Unajua’ featuring Wendy Kimani, established himself as the Swahili singing ‘Mzungu’. What most appreciated about the song was his great mastery of the Swahili language and since then it’s been hit after hit for him.

And 2016 is no different for Gilad, he’s done yet again with his new song ‘Salama’, however this time he switches up to English (with a mix of Swahili) to address the issue of race.

Yes, this will perhaps be the most English most people will have heard Gilad sing (or even speak) but still this goes to prove Swahili or English, he is a true talent in this industry and he is determined to show that.

‘Salama’ produced yet again by MG Studios has a mix of Reggae and Jazz sound and is the ultimate relaxation cum meditation song. One can’t help but press the replay button once you listen to it.

Check it out;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KjpaAjXPzM